scholarly journals The Relationship between Learning Styles and Academic Performance: Consistency among Multiple Assessment Methods in Psychology and Education Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3341
Author(s):  
Jesús Maya ◽  
Juan F. Luesia ◽  
Javier Pérez-Padilla
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Education Students ◽  
The Relationship

Universities strive to ensure quality education focused on the diversity of the student body. According to experiential learning theory, students display different learning preferences. This study has a three-fold objective: to compare learning styles based on personal and educational variables, to analyze the association between learning styles, the level of academic performance, and consistency of performance in four assessment methods, and to examine the influence of learning dimensions in students with medium-high performance in the assessment methods. An interdisciplinary approach was designed involving 289 psychology, early childhood education and primary education students at two universities in Spain. The Learning Style Inventory was used to assess learning styles and dimensions. The assessment methods used in the developmental psychology course included the following question formats: multiple-choice, short answer, creation-elaboration and an elaboration question on the relationship between theory and practice. Univariate analysis, multivariate analysis, and binomial logistic models were computed. The results reveal Psychology students to be more assimilative (theoretical and abstract), while early childhood and primary education students were evenly distributed among styles and were more divergent and convergent (practical) in absolute terms. In addition, high scores in perception (abstract conceptualization) were associated with a high level of performance on the multiple-choice tests and the elaboration question on the relationship between theory and practice. Abstract conceptualization was also associated with medium-high performance in all assessment methods and this variable predicted consistent high performance, independent of the assessment method. This study highlights the importance of promoting abstract conceptualization. Recommendations for enhancing this learning dimension are presented.

scholarly journals Modeling the relationship between motivational beliefs, cognitive learning strategies, and academic performance of teacher education students

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Magoba Muwonge ◽  
Ulrich Schiefele ◽  
Joseph Ssenyonga ◽  
Henry Kibedi
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Motivational Beliefs ◽  
Education Students ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Teacher Education Students

Although self-regulated learning has received much attention over the past decades, research on how teacher education students regulate their own learning has been scarce, particularly in third world countries. In the present study, we examined the structural relationships between motivational beliefs, cognitive learning strategies, and academic performance among teacher education students in Uganda. The sample comprised of 1081 students selected from seven universities. Data were collected using several subscales from the modified Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire and were analyzed by structural equation modeling. Cognitive learning strategies fully mediated the relationship between motivational beliefs and academic performance. Motivational beliefs contributed to students’ academic performance mainly through influencing their critical thinking and organizational skills. Therefore, interventions to improve teacher education students’ academic performance should focus not only on boosting their motivation but also on enhancing their use of cognitive learning strategies.

scholarly journals Deberes escolares y rendimiento académico en Educación Primaria

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Valle ◽  
Irene Pan ◽  
José C. Núñez ◽  
Pedro Rosário ◽  
Susana Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Predictive Variables ◽  
Time Optimization ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
The Relationship

This paper analyzes the relationship between homework behavior and academic achievement using a sample of students from the last three years of primary education. The variables associated with student involvement in homework were the <em>amount of homework completed</em>, <em>the time spent on</em><em> homework,</em> and <em>homework time optimization</em>, while <em>academic achievement</em> was estimated based on the grades in mathematics and foreign language (english). The possible effect of the course and gender when calculating the level of predictive variables concerning the homework on academic achievement was analyzed. The results indicated that the amount of homework done and the optimization of the time dedicated at homework significantly and positively predicted academic performance in both subjects.  However, the amount of time spent on homework was not relevant. Finally, while gender was not statistically significant in predicting academic achievement, the course itself was statistically significant: as the course advances the mathematics achievement tends to diminish.

Facebook Use, Personality Characteristics and Academic Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Georgia Sapsani ◽  
Nikolaos Tselios
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The present article examines the relationship between student personality, use of social media and their academic performance and engagement. Specifically, this article examines the relationship of students' Facebook (FB) use and personality characteristics using the Big Five Personality Test. This is focused on (a) student engagement; (b) time spent preparing for class; (c) time spent in co-curricular activities; and (d) academic performance. 204 higher education students participated in the study. Results illustrate that FB time was significantly positively correlated to student engagement and time spent preparing for class. Sharing links activity was positively correlated with student engagement and playing FB games with time spent preparing for class. However, sending private messages and status updates were significantly negatively correlated with student engagement and time spent preparing for class. Also, viewing videos was negatively correlated with time spent in co-curricular activities. Chatting on FB and viewing photos found to be the most popular activities. Moreover, students' extraversion, conscientiousness, openness to experience were positively correlated to student engagement. In addition, extraversion had a positive relationship with time spent in co-curricular activities, although agreeableness had a negative relationship. Implications of the study for the instructors and the students are also discussed.

scholarly journals The relationship between learning styles and academic performance in TURKISH physiotherapy students

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nursen İlçin ◽  
Murat Tomruk ◽  
Sevgi Sevi Yeşilyaprak ◽  
Didem Karadibak ◽  
Sema Savcı
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

School Coexistence and Its Relationship with Academic Performance Among Primary Education Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-52
Author(s):  
Gamal Cerda ◽  
Carlos Pérez ◽  
Paz Elipe ◽  
José A. Casas ◽  
Rosario Del Rey
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Education Students

scholarly journals Aesthetic Practice as Part of Work with Sustainability, Participation and Learning Environments – Examples from a Finnish and Swedish Preschool

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-361
Author(s):  
Tarja Karlsson Häikiö ◽  
Pernilla Mårtensson ◽  
Liisa Lohilahti
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Visual Representations ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Aesthetic Practice ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the article is to highlight and discuss the relationship between core activities in early childhood and primary education, with a special focus on aesthetic practice in relation to sustainability, participation, project work and learning environments. The two preschools presented, one in Finland and one in Sweden, work with ecology and sustainable education in their daily practice. The result of the study comprises a presentation of and reflections on photographs as visual representations of educational activities, learning environment settings, as well as daily educational work.

scholarly journals Las condiciones ambientales en las aulas de Primaria en Iberoamérica y su relación con el desempeño académico

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Javier Murillo ◽  
Cynthia Martinez-Garrido
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
School Climate ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Multilevel Model ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Relationship

School climate describe the environment that affects the behavior of teachers and students at the classroom. Elements of the school climate such as the building and its arrangements reflect the children, their needs, and their educational accomplishments. Some of these elements, however, have not received much attention in studies about the academic performance in Primary Education. This paper describes the relationship between environmental conditions in the classroom (e.g., lighting, isolation, order, cleanliness,…) and the academic performance of the students. This study analyses 248 Primary Education classrooms from nine countries of Iberoamerica using a 4-level Multilevel Model. The following information sources were used in this study: i) Classroom guide observation completed by researcher. ii) Standardized test to Math and Language learning. iii) Questionnaire to classroom teachers, pupils and their families. The results of this study highlight the strong influence of the order and cleanliness on the academic performance of the students.

scholarly journals Relationship between Learning Styles and Academic Performance among Virtual Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Noushin Kouhan ◽  
Maryam Janatolmakan ◽  
Mansour Rezaei ◽  
Alireza Khatony
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Academic Failure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
The Relationship

Background. The lack of attention of nursing professors to students’ learning styles can cause academic failure. The results of studies on the relationship between students’ learning style and academic achievement are contradictory. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the relationship between VARK learning styles and academic performance among virtual nursing students. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, 237 virtual nursing students were enrolled by the convenience sampling method. The VARK learning styles questionnaire was used for data collection. The basis for determining academic performance was the grade point average(s) (GPA) of the previous semester(s). Students were divided into two groups based on their GPA, including strong (GPA ≥15) and weak (GPA ≤14.99) groups. Results. In both strong and weak groups, most of the subjects were unimodal (with a frequency of 92.9% and 78.5%, respectively), and the rest were multimodal. The most common learning styles in strong and weak students were kinesthetic (57.1%) and auditory (37.2%), respectively. The results of chi-square test did not show statistically significant differences between learning styles and academic performance of strong and weak students. Conclusion. There was no significant relationship between the dominant learning styles and academic performance of strong and weak students. However, nursing professors need to adapt their teaching methods to the students’ learning styles. More studies are recommended to shed more light on this area of research.

scholarly journals The Differences across Future Teachers Regarding Attitudes on Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
pp. 5323
Author(s):  
Ligia Isabel Estrada-Vidal ◽  
María del Carmen Olmos-Gómez ◽  
Rafael López-Cordero ◽  
Francisca Ruiz-Garzón
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Collective Responsibility ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Education Degree

In the search for sustainable development, in which the ecological footprint is carefully considered by consumers and companies, teachers play an important role within a social and economic framework. This role relates to aspects of social responsibility. It should involve knowledge about education for responsible consumption in order to care for the environment both individually and socially. Considering this, the aim of this study is to find out whether there are differences in the level of awareness and the habits of future teachers of Early Childhood and Primary Education regarding sustainable social responsibility. A non-probabilistic sample of 30 Early Childhood Education degree students and 22 Primary Education degree students was used. Semi-structured interviews and an inductive process were conducted to examine the importance of Sustainable Development in society, the relevance of Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development (individual versus corporate), the attitudes and habits relative to Sustainable Development and the education on Sustainable Development in schools: knowledge, attitudes, and proposals. Students agree that they consume excessively. This is everyone’s individual responsibility (as regarded by all participants), although changes could be supported by institutions and companies (Early Childhood education students argue in favour of corporate responsibility). Knowledge deficits were identified in relation to production, distribution, and sale processes. They consider education to be the main factor for sustainability, while society is ranked as the least important, observing an evident disagreement in relation to environmental and economic factors (perception of collective responsibility; Early Childhood versus Primary Education students). Finally, they also outline teaching proposals (active and participatory) to foster education for sustainable development at schools.

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